Greek Chicken Bowls

Why Make This Recipe

Greek Chicken Bowls are a perfect meal for anyone looking to enjoy fresh flavors and healthy ingredients. They are not only tasty but also a great way to include a variety of vegetables and protein in your diet. This recipe is easy to make and can be customized to suit your tastes. Plus, it’s a great choice for meal prep!

How to Make Greek Chicken Bowls

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast, diced
• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 red onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 cups spinach or mixed greens
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 cucumber (grated and drained)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt to taste

Directions:

1. In a bowl, mix chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
2. Grill or sauté the chicken until cooked through.
3. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and spinach.
4. Prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.
5. To serve, layer the quinoa mixture in bowls, top with grilled chicken, feta cheese, and drizzle with tzatziki sauce.

How to Serve Greek Chicken Bowls

Serve Greek Chicken Bowls by placing a generous portion of the quinoa mixture at the bottom, adding the grilled chicken on top, and finishing with crumbled feta cheese and tzatziki sauce drizzled over everything. You can also garnish with extra herbs like parsley or dill for added flavor.

How to Store Greek Chicken Bowls

You can store leftover Greek Chicken Bowls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Keep the components separate, especially the tzatziki, if possible, to prevent the quinoa from getting soggy.

Tips to Make Greek Chicken Bowls

• Marinade the chicken longer for more flavor.
• Use cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken to save time.
• Feel free to swap out vegetables according to your preference.
• Add olives or chickpeas for extra taste and protein.

Variation

You can easily adapt Greek Chicken Bowls by using different proteins, such as grilled shrimp or tofu. You can also try different grains, like brown rice or farro, instead of quinoa.

FAQs

1. Can I use frozen chicken for this recipe?
Yes, you can use frozen chicken. Just make sure to thaw it first before cooking.

2. Is it necessary to use feta cheese?
No, if you’re not a fan of feta cheese, you can leave it out or replace it with another cheese like goat cheese or omit it entirely.

3. Can I make this recipe vegan?
Yes! You can replace the chicken with grilled vegetables or chickpeas, and use a plant-based yogurt for the tzatziki sauce.

Greek Chicken Bowls

A vibrant and healthy meal featuring grilled chicken, quinoa, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tzatziki sauce, perfect for meal prep and customization.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course, Meal Prep

Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

Calories: 450

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Chicken and Quinoa Bowl

• 1 lb chicken breast, diced
• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber diced
• 1 red onion diced
• 1 bell pepper diced
• 2 cups spinach or mixed greens
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• to taste Salt and pepper

For the Tzatziki Sauce

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 cucumber grated and drained
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• to taste Salt

Method

 

Preparation

1. In a bowl, mix chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
2. Grill or sauté the chicken until cooked through.
3. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and spinach.
4. Prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.

Serving

1. Layer the quinoa mixture in bowls, top with grilled chicken, feta cheese, and drizzle with tzatziki sauce.

Notes

You can swap out vegetables according to your preference, and use cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken to save time. Marinade the chicken longer for more flavor. Add olives or chickpeas for extra taste and protein.